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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Masai Ujiri seems to want to avoid the Kyrie Irving move Mavericks fans feared

After Jason Kidd's departure from the Dallas Mavericks, fans were fearful Masai Ujiri would try to trade Kyrie Irving, but this isn't the case at the moment.

Sean Sweeney, Steve Nash among betting favorites to be the next coach of the Dallas Mavericks

With the news of the week now officially days old, it’s time for us to examine what the Dallas Mavericks might actually do with the position. While no official interviews have taken place,...

Lakers urged to sign $60M lob threat to replicate Luka Doncic-Dereck Lively connection

The Lakers need a true rim runner like Luka Doncic has had in the past. A big part of it is going to be getting someone like his former teammates Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively.

Judge issues ruling in legal battle between Mavs and Stars, planned trial cancelled

A judge with the Business Court of Texas ruled in favor of the Mavericks on Wednesday, giving the basketball team control of the American Airlines Center.

Former NBA ROY kept exposing Jason Kidd for 10 years

Michael Carter-Williams says he feels vindicated after Jason Kidd was fired by the Dallas Mavericks, claiming he warned people about Kidd for 10 years.

It's looking unlikely that the Mavericks pull off a dream Cooper Flagg Duke reunion

Dallas Mavericks fans would love to see Cooper Flagg reunite with his Duke coach, Jon Scheyer, but they probably need to look elsewhere.

Jason Kidd’s Mavericks tenure may have been more dysfunctional than it appeared

Jason Kidd’s Dallas Mavericks tenure is re-examined amid reports of internal tension, power struggles, and controversy surrounding the Luka Doncic trade.

Masai Ujiri sends clear message regarding Kyrie Irving's future with Mavericks
Kyrie Irving landing spots: Five possible trade destinations if Mavericks move on

If the Mavs and Masai Ujiri do move on from Irving, there are three teams that make immediate sense and two more wild-card destinations

The Dallas Mavericks finally chose the clean slate

After a tumultuous sub-.500 season that disappointed fans, players, and ownership, the Dallas Mavericks parted ways with their head coach. He had four years remaining on his contract. He had...

Dallas Mavericks eye multiple title-winning college coach as Jason Kidd's successor

As the Dallas Mavericks moved on from head coach Jason Kidd, potential candidates to be his successor is on the air.

The Mavericks found balance in a new direction

Before the Dallas Mavericks announced the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri, very little had been reported on the search. Every couple months between the November firing of Nico Harrison and...

Mavericks now have a perfect excuse to take care of Portland's biggest worry

The Dallas Mavericks can kill two birds with one stone with Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter.

The Mavericks are cleaning house again. This time, it feels sustainable

When Donnie Nelson was fired in 2021, and Rick Carlisle stepped down shortly after, no one argued whether or not this was the correct decision. Nelson had failed to put together a functional...

Dallas Stars appeal court ruling giving Mavericks control of AAC

The Dallas Stars filed an appeal Wednesday seeking to overturn a court ruling giving the Dallas Mavericks control of American Airlines Center, a person familiar with the decision told The Dallas...

Names to watch in the Dallas Mavericks' head coaching search

New team president Masai Ujiri announced Jason Kidd is out as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Ujiri hired two coaches during his time in Toronto: Nick Nurse, who won the 2019 NBA Championship,...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wings vs Sky Recap: Jessica Shepard’s triple double leads to 99-89 win in Chicago

Following Monday’s 92-69 win over the Washington Mystics, the Dallas Wings (3-2) won a tightly contested game on the road, 99-89, at the Chicago Sky on Wednesday. “We didn’t want come in after the...

Masai Ujiri Presser: Coaching Search, Flagg, Irving, Finley

The Mavericks‘ recently-hired president, Masai Ujiri, spoke to the press on Wednesday. During the press conference, he laid out his initial priorities and his long-term focus for the team. One of...

Flagg, Knueppel lead way on All-Rookie 1st team

The NBA unveiled its All-Rookie selections Wednesday night, with the Mavs' Cooper Flagg, the Hornets' Kon Knueppel and the Sixers' VJ Edgecombe being unanimous picks for first-team honors.

Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg unanimously named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

The Mavs' rising star wraps up a first pro season like few have ever had in the NBA and makes himself the second youngest to earn all-rookie first team honors.

Flagg headlines 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team; Harper, Edgecombe among honorees
NBA Announces 2025/26 All-Rookie Teams

The NBA has officially revealed its All-Rookie teams for the 2025/26 season (Twitter links). The First Team is made up the top four picks in the 2025 draft, along with the No. 11 overall...

Jason Kidd's sudden Mavericks exit goes back to stunning Luka Doncic revelation

With movements happening around the Dallas Mavericks organization, Kyrie Irving may be in another uniform next season.

Jason Kidd’s abrupt Mavericks departure may stem from a Luka Doncic trade truth

Jason Kidd was surprisingly let go by the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, and this could be because of his part in the Luka Doncic trade.

'We need some hope': Mavericks fans react to Jason Kidd exit, front office overhaul

Mavericks fans are hoping major changes — from a new president and GM to coach Jason Kidd’s exit — can revive a franchise after a painful season.

Mavericks' Jason Kidd move could cause a Kyrie Irving problem fans would hate

With the Dallas Mavericks deciding to part ways with Jason Kidd, this could cause Kyrie Irving to request a trade since he was so close with Kidd.

Takeaways from Masai Ujiri’s Wednesday morning presser

The Dallas Mavericks parted ways with former head coach Jason Kidd on Tuesday, then announced a press conference for Wednesday morning to discuss the topic with the media. President of Basketball...

Latest Kyrie Irving rumor is a bombshell that could rock the Mavs’ offseason

It's been a while since Kyrie Irving suited up for the Dallas Mavericks, and he may not stay with the organization for much longer.

Who could replace Jason Kidd? Mavericks coaching candidates as Masai Ujiri launches 'open search'

Ujiri said he will consider 'whatever is best for this organization going forward'

Mavs' Ujiri owns 'very tough decision' to fire Kid...

Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Wednesday the "very tough decision" to fire coach Jason Kidd was his and his alone.

One Luka Doncic question makes Mavericks front office pause before answering

Masai Ujiri fires Jason Kidd, completing a total Mavericks overhaul to build a new era around 2026 Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.

Mavericks next coach predictions: Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney the top contender to replace Jason Kidd

Who replaces fired head coach Jason Kidd with the Dallas Mavericks?

What's next for Jason Kidd? Four landing spots for head coach after Mavericks' departure

Kidd doesn't have many options this offseason, but here are the places he may end up.

9-year-old Kyrie Irving rumor suddenly has Timberwolves fans excited again

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are getting excited again after a nine-year-old tweet resurfaced regarding Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving. 

Masai Ujiri sends clear message after Mavericks move on from Jason Kidd

Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri reveals a new direction the team will go following the departure of Jason Kidd.

Mavericks should hire this coach Cooper Flagg would love after Jason Kidd's exit

The Dallas Mavericks should hire Duke head coach Jon Scheyer to become their new coach after parting ways with Jason Kidd. This is a move Cooper Flagg would love, as Scheyer coached him at Duke.

And-Ones: Cofie, Awards, Draft Assets, Cuban

After testing the draft waters this spring as an early entrant, USC sophomore Jacob Cofie has decided to withdraw his name and return to the Trojans for his junior year, agent Aman Dhesi tells...

5 best Mavericks coaching candidates to replace Jason Kidd, from Tiago Splitter to Billy Donovan

There's many quality coaching candidates in the NBA, including those with much experience and others looking for a first head coaching job.

Mavericks fans are laughing at a full circle moment after Jason Kidd's departure

Former Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison's classic quote is resurfacing in a full-circle moment following Jason Kidd's departure.

Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was his decision to remove Jason Kidd as coach

Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was a difficult decision, and his alone, to remove Jason Kidd as the team’s coach after five seasons. A day after the Mavericks announced Kidd’s...

Kyrie Irving rumors explodes as $244M star reportedly pushing for Western Conference powerhouse pursuit

Kyrie Irving is linked to a Western Conference powerhouse amid the Mavericks' potential shift towards a young squad.

Here’s why Luka Doncic comeback rumor explodes amid Mavericks' coaching shakeup

Luka Doncic's potential return rumor to the Mavericks heats up amid head coach Jason Kidd's firing.

Two familiar faces emerge as Jason Kidd's successor after Mavericks’ coaching shake-up 

As the Dallas Mavericks moved head coach Jason Kidd, two familiar faces emerged as his potential successors

Jason Kidd’s unsurprising firing reveals Brad Stevens-style front office dream gone wrong

As the Mavericks have moved on from Jason Kidd, it has triggered the discussion of the failed Brad Stevens-style front office dream.

Knicks steal Game 1 with an epic comeback; Mavericks fire Jason Kidd

Plus Pete Prisco regrades the 2023 NFL Draft

Mavericks Executive Matt Riccardi Leaving Organization

It has been a month of upheaval in Dallas. After hiring Masai Ujiri to be their new president and Mike Schmitz as their general manager, the Mavericks parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd on...

Mark Cuban’s reaction to Jason Kidd’s firing may quietly point back to Luka Doncic

Jason Kidd is out as Dallas Mavericks head coach after a 26-56 season, as new team president Masai Ujiri begins a total franchise reset around Cooper Flagg.

Did Jason Kidd deserve this or was he the fall guy? The numbers tell a brutal story

Jason Kidd’s Mavericks exit raises bigger questions about Luka Doncic, Masai Ujiri, and whether Dallas made the coach a scapegoat.

Goodbye, Jason Kidd. Now Mavs fans can finally really move on 

It’s morning in Dallas. The kind of morning where everything is possible, where the sun shines in that special way and life seems a little bit less serious. Is that a small bubble of pure joy I...

Mavericks had to move on from Jason Kidd to have a shot at bringing Luka Doncic home

The Dallas Mavericks parted ways with Jason Kidd, and this could give them a chance to bring back Luka Doncic one day.

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